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 Arts in the CoreAlthea Jerome has spent 35 years teaching Mississippi children how to sing. Her lifelong passion for music started when she was growing up in Dallas, Texas. read more »  [Natalie’s Notes] JXN ROXI hope all of you have recovered from the St. Paddy's Parade weekend or are on the mend from such a glorious parade this year. With three parades in two weeks, Jackson is blessed with the opportunity to win the hearts of thousands of people who come to the city and take part in our finest traditions. read more »  Capital City Karaoke KingWhen Matt Collette started hosting karaoke at Martin's seven years ago, he thought it would be fun and a good part-time gig to make a little cash. In the process, he's learned a few things. read more »  [The Key Of G] Lots of Shows, Lots of MemoriesAs I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, my wife, Catherine, and I recently bought and moved into a new home in Fondren. While unpacking, we stumbled upon our collection of ticket stubs from our years of going to concerts. read more »  Opera Lets ItsHair DownOn March 13, Mississippi Opera's Opera Underground series presents Maryann Kyle and James Martin in an Evening with Cole Porter. Kyle and Martin will sing some standard favorites from the renowned songwriter Cole Porter as well as some of his lesser-known songs. "Night and Day," "It's the Lovely" and "In the Still of the Night" are just a few examples. read more »  Diana’s Friendship PlaylistMixtapes go way back. Some of you might remember receiving them as gifts or giving them to someone special. While we don't use cassette tapes anymore and digital formats of music are taking over, mixed Cds are still somewhat popular. read more »  [Natalie’s Notes] Rockin’ GuitarsI first heard the Trans-Siberian Orchestra a few years ago, when one of its songs was set to strobing Christmas lights in a beer commercial (which I thought was rather cool). TSO has made several stops in Mississippi, and I can't believe that I have never gone to see them or have any of their records. read more »  [The Key Of G] 4 the RecordOne of my favorite films of all time is "Pee-wee's Big Adventure." It has stuck with me my whole life. It entertained me as a kid, and it made even more sense in college, often at 3 a.m. while I was discussing the meaning of life with a bunch of hippies. It continues to make me laugh and remember what it was like being a child. read more »  Brawley’s BluesMississippi Blues Marathon runners crossed the finish line to blues pumping from The Juvenators in front of the Old Capitol Museum. The local blues band, fronted by Virgil Brawley, congratulated early finishers with continuous music at the intersection of State and Capitol streets. read more »  [Natalie’s Notes] We All Loved HerIn the last couple of months, the music industry has taken quite a hit when it comes to obituaries. Hubert Smith, Howlin Wolf's guitarist, passed. We lost rapper Heavy D not too long ago, as well as Jimmy Castor, an American funk R&B saxophonist, and "Soul Train" emcee Don Cornelius. (I'm telling you, at my house growing up, we knew Saturday cartoons were over once we heard the "Soul Train" theme song. read more »  Dark Songs of the BloodbirdBloodbirds are found in Australia, not Mississippi, but there's one here who sings only in the dark. Adam Harrington, who performs under the name Bloodbird Harrington, is a Jackson-based singer and songwriter who wrestles with a number of dark themes in his music. read more »  [The Key Of G] Tupac Shakur: 15 Years LaterI have often written in these pages about the cool opportunities that find their way to me based on my position as a music columnist. One of the coolest things I have experienced so far is building a relationship with famed hip-hop journalist, scholar, poet and author Charlie Braxton. read more »  Rodeo SongsIn 2008, Chris Cagle left Nashville and the country music business. He spent the next couple of years building Big Horse Ranch in Marietta, Okla., from the ground up while starting a family. read more »  [Natalie’s Notes] The Man Behind The MusicMurph Caciedo is one face you might not recognize in public. This semi-shy, talented and friendly guy, while unknown to most Jacksonians, is arguably the hardest-working musician in the city.
 Diary of The ShowstopperHip-hop artist Kimberly West came home one day in 2003, and almost as soon as she walked through the door, the phone rang. She didn't expect the bad news that came next. read more » |
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Jul 05, 2010 | 03:45 PMDoes anybody remember: Duane DDT Tanner?
golden eagle: I was told he passed away a couple of weeks or so ago. I’ve listened to him on the air a few times. I always liked the name DDT.
May 18, 2010 | 07:42 AM
Jubilee Jam 2010
Queen601: Just like with everything else holding Jackson back….they need NEW BLOOD on the board for Jubilee Jam and they need to STOP booking people “they” like and submit to their target audience. ...
May 08, 2010 | 06:23 PM
Who are Jackson's 'music-rati' and artists to watch?
DonnaLadd: Bump. Testing to see if comments work—and to bring this to the front so y’all share your ideas.
Feb 28, 2009 | 06:57 PM
Still Playing them Blues - "Don't Take Me Back to Union" by Little Charlie
blueshead: nice job charlie!
Feb 25, 2009 | 12:03 PM
Nice
wade G.:
Feb 05, 2009 | 01:08 PM
Mixing/Mastering in Mississippi
TaprootAudioDesign:
Dec 07, 2008 | 09:13 PM
HOPE* is here!!!
BEATGROUP: <span style="font-size:20px;">HOPE* is here!!!</span> Break out the CapriSuns its time to celebrate, baby!!!! We just finished the recording phase(thanks freddy) of TrumpCards album; so, as a kind gesture and a marketing ...
Nov 16, 2008 | 02:33 AM
I want to introduce you to TRUMPCARD.
BEATGROUP: CHECK US OUT,YO! ... http://beatgroup.blogspot.com/